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activator

noun — 7 senses

activator

noun

Etymology From activate + -or.

7 senses
  1. 1One who, or that which, activates.
  2. 2Something that activates a catalyst
  3. 3Any chemical or agent which regulates one or more genes…
  4. 4A type of effector that increases the rate of…
  5. 5A type of dopant used in phosphors and scintillators.
  6. 6An agent that enables the flotation of a mineral or minerals.
  7. 7A hand-held device that delivers a controlled fast…
1

One who, or that which, activates.

2

Chemistry, Natural sciences, Physical sciences Physical Something that activates a catalyst

3

Biology, Natural sciences Any chemical or agent which regulates one or more genes by increasing the rate of transcription.

4

Biology, Natural sciences A type of effector that increases the rate of enzyme-mediated reactions.

5

A type of dopant used in phosphors and scintillators.

6

Business, Mining An agent that enables the flotation of a mineral or minerals.

7

A hand-held device that delivers a controlled fast thrust to a joint, muscle, etc., to help stimulate nervous system activity.

Derived terms
antiactivator, autoactivator, bioactivator, coactivator, continuous erythropoietin receptor activator, ferroactivator, immunoactivator, transactivator, vasoactivator

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